University of Essex | Across the Pond

The University of Essex is home to the curious, brave, and bold - an institution where curiosity thrives, and pushing boundaries is not just encouraged, but is expected. It is a place for those who seek to understand how things work while challenging why they do. With a strong commitment to making a difference in society, Essex places students at the heart of everything it does.

Students at Essex learn from world-leading academics in a supportive, research-intensive environment. Over its 60-year history, the University has exceeded expectations, winning awards for teaching quality and continuously expanding its educational offerings to meet the evolving needs of society and industry. The flexibility of its courses allows students to tailor their studies to their passions and ambitions.

With campuses in Colchester’s historic parkland, the vibrant city centre of Southend-on-Sea, and the stately home setting of Loughton, Essex offers a unique and inspiring environment to study. A wide range of accommodation options ensures that students feel at home, with guaranteed housing for international students for the duration of their course.
Essex has a proud history of producing successful graduates, including Nobel Prize winners, award-winning directors, national leaders, acclaimed actors, and astronauts. With over 100,000 alumni shaping the world, students who join Essex become part of a bold and ambitious global community, united by the Essex Spirit.

For more information about applying to the University of Essex, please contact one of our Across the Pond Advisors.

Student population: about 15,000

Number of international students: 40%

City population: 180,000

Location: three campuses, all located within one hour of central London. The largest campus is located in a suburban setting in Colchester

Closest airports: London Stansted (1 hour), London Heathrow (2 hours)

Date of establishment:1964

Areas of expertise: Politics, Human Rights, Economics, Sociology and Art History

Notable alumni:

Dr Oscar Arias Sanchez (Winner of Nobel Peace Prize and former President of Costa Rica)
Dr Rodolfo Neri Vela (Mexico’s first astronaut)
Daniel Libeskind (Renowned architect, master plan architect of World Trade Centre site)
Sir Christopher Pissarides (Winner of Nobel Prize for Economics)
Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury MP (First female Speaker of Bangladesh’s parliament)

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The university offers scholarships to which all international students can apply. Contact your advisor for more information. If you do not yet have a personal student advisor, please get in touch with an Across the Pond Advisor or use the form on this page to request one.

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